Paula to replace Annika in Skins match

Shampi · 06-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Hello everyone, here's a link to the Ixtapa Skins preview. As many of you know this tournament is not sanctioned by the LPGA, and in the past 3 editions it was Annika who challenged Lorena now, with Sörenstam out of competitive golf, Paula will take her place....

LPGA.com

Have a nice day!

LoJo · 06-18-2009, 10:14 PM

You know....I just don't think there's going to be a whole big hoopla about this event. It was a bit different when you had the world's #1 and the world's #1...haha...going head to head in a silly season event. Even then, no one really remembers who won.

In my opinion...and this isn't a "bash"...but replacing Annika with Paula just doesn't make it. Maybe the Mexicans will see it differently.

I think they should have gone to a two-woman team format....

Something like Ochoa/Pettersen vs. Creamer/Wie or Creamer/Gulbis or Creamer/Kerr. People would be interested in that. Let's face it...it's an exhibition event, so you gotta get the most bang for the buck in terms of hype for these silly season events.

ajraymond · 06-18-2009, 11:33 PM

Lorena and Paula are the two most popular players on the LPGA. Sounds like the right choice to me.

dangerbob · 06-18-2009, 11:42 PM

Hi Shampi. Como esta, Amiga?

Buzzer · 06-19-2009, 08:53 AM

Hi Shampi....good to hear from you. Wish you would post more; I miss you.
Good luck, Amiga...

Viva Annika

Shampi · 06-19-2009, 12:37 PM

I agree with you Lojo, actually the event was out of the map until late May, and rumors said it was going to be a team format, guess other players rather stay home and practice.

Paula creamer has lots of fans here, so I think it won't be as bad as many might think, let's wait and see...

Buzzer and Benito.... well it's been hectic since I graduated, lots of work and now I'm taking a course about "new journalism" it's every Saturday from June to December, sooooo I'm kind of "back to school" I'll try to post regularly though!!!

Have a nice day!

gxer · 06-19-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

You know....I just don't think there's going to be a whole big hoopla about this event. It was a bit different when you had the world's #1 and the world's #1...haha...going head to head in a silly season event. Even then, no one really remembers who won.

In my opinion...and this isn't a "bash"...but replacing Annika with Paula just doesn't make it. Maybe the Mexicans will see it differently.

I think they should have gone to a two-woman team format....

Something like Ochoa/Pettersen vs. Creamer/Wie or Creamer/Gulbis or Creamer/Kerr. People would be interested in that. Let's face it...it's an exhibition event, so you gotta get the most bang for the buck in terms of hype for these silly season events.

Lojo,

Skins games, to me, are boring.

However, I like the 9 hole shoot out format, where 10 golfers start at hole 1 and 1 golfer is eliminated at each hole, either through a high score or a chip/putt off situation. It is cumbersome for the first few holes but it is also a cut-throat competition as no one wants to get eliminated early and that's what I like about it.

ctmurray · 06-19-2009, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by gxer

Lojo,

Skins games, to me, are boring.

However, I like the 9 hole shoot out format, where 10 golfers start at hole 1 and 1 golfer is eliminated at each hole, either through a high score or a chip/putt off situation. It is cumbersome for the first few holes but it is also a cut-throat competition as no one wants to get eliminated early and that's what I like about it.

The TV coverage would get plenty of time for adds on those first few holes (they take 30 minutes each). Then at the end with only two players, they again get plenty of ad time. Sounds like a win-win for TV.

sag · 06-20-2009, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Shampi

Paula creamer has lots of fans here, so I think it won't be as bad as many might think, let's wait and see...

Well, it sounds like the golf was really bad. Lorena wins 15-3 with Lorena making the first birdie by either player at the 16th hole. It would have been better as a team event because there might have been a few, what do you call them, oh yeah, birdies, in a silly-season-type event.

loochag · 06-20-2009, 09:01 PM

Lorena won 15-3

06-18-2009, 11:42 PM	#4
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	Hi Shampi. Como esta, Amiga? __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

06-19-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,364 Images: 14	I agree with you Lojo, actually the event was out of the map until late May, and rumors said it was going to be a team format, guess other players rather stay home and practice. Paula creamer has lots of fans here, so I think it won't be as bad as many might think, let's wait and see... Buzzer and Benito.... well it's been hectic since I graduated, lots of work and now I'm taking a course about "new journalism" it's every Saturday from June to December, sooooo I'm kind of "back to school" I'll try to post regularly though!!! Have a nice day! __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

06-19-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by LoJo You know....I just don't think there's going to be a whole big hoopla about this event. It was a bit different when you had the world's #1 and the world's #1...haha...going head to head in a silly season event. Even then, no one really remembers who won. In my opinion...and this isn't a "bash"...but replacing Annika with Paula just doesn't make it. Maybe the Mexicans will see it differently. I think they should have gone to a two-woman team format.... Something like Ochoa/Pettersen vs. Creamer/Wie or Creamer/Gulbis or Creamer/Kerr. People would be interested in that. Let's face it...it's an exhibition event, so you gotta get the most bang for the buck in terms of hype for these silly season events. Lojo, Skins games, to me, are boring. However, I like the 9 hole shoot out format, where 10 golfers start at hole 1 and 1 golfer is eliminated at each hole, either through a high score or a chip/putt off situation. It is cumbersome for the first few holes but it is also a cut-throat competition as no one wants to get eliminated early and that's what I like about it. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

06-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#8
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Originally Posted by gxer Lojo, Skins games, to me, are boring. However, I like the 9 hole shoot out format, where 10 golfers start at hole 1 and 1 golfer is eliminated at each hole, either through a high score or a chip/putt off situation. It is cumbersome for the first few holes but it is also a cut-throat competition as no one wants to get eliminated early and that's what I like about it. The TV coverage would get plenty of time for adds on those first few holes (they take 30 minutes each). Then at the end with only two players, they again get plenty of ad time. Sounds like a win-win for TV.

06-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#9
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	Originally Posted by Shampi Paula creamer has lots of fans here, so I think it won't be as bad as many might think, let's wait and see... Well, it sounds like the golf was really bad. Lorena wins 15-3 with Lorena making the first birdie by either player at the 16th hole. It would have been better as a team event because there might have been a few, what do you call them, oh yeah, birdies, in a silly-season-type event.

06-18-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
Shampi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,364 Images: 14	Paula to replace Annika in Skins match Hello everyone, here's a link to the Ixtapa Skins preview. As many of you know this tournament is not sanctioned by the LPGA, and in the past 3 editions it was Annika who challenged Lorena now, with Sörenstam out of competitive golf, Paula will take her place.... LPGA.com Have a nice day! __________________ Greetings from Mexico! http://www.karlavillegasgama.com

06-18-2009, 10:14 PM	#2
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	You know....I just don't think there's going to be a whole big hoopla about this event. It was a bit different when you had the world's #1 and the world's #1...haha...going head to head in a silly season event. Even then, no one really remembers who won. In my opinion...and this isn't a "bash"...but replacing Annika with Paula just doesn't make it. Maybe the Mexicans will see it differently. I think they should have gone to a two-woman team format.... Something like Ochoa/Pettersen vs. Creamer/Wie or Creamer/Gulbis or Creamer/Kerr. People would be interested in that. Let's face it...it's an exhibition event, so you gotta get the most bang for the buck in terms of hype for these silly season events.

06-18-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
ajraymond Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 656	Lorena and Paula are the two most popular players on the LPGA. Sounds like the right choice to me.

06-19-2009, 08:53 AM	#5
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	Hi Shampi....good to hear from you. Wish you would post more; I miss you. Good luck, Amiga... Viva Annika

06-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#10
loochag Senior Member Contests: 2nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aguascalientes, Mexico Posts: 273	Lorena won 15-3

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